Business & Money | Monday 30 December, 2019 3:15 pm

HyperPay, the Leading Payment Processing Company in MENA, Closes an Investment Round Led by Mad'a Investment Company

HyperPay, an award-winning payment service provider in the MENA region, announced today the closing of an 8-digit investment round, led by Mad'a Investment Company, with participation from Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), iNet, MEVP, and other investors. The round also included successful...

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Culture & Education | Monday 30 December, 2019 2:37 pm

Hitting the Right Note

Streaming companies should stay close to local music and artists to grow in the region says Deezer’s CEO for MENA and Turkey, Tarek Mounir. The Middle East and North Africa are a musical goldmine. The region has some of the most exciting music acts in the world and a host of young fans...

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Sports | Monday 30 December, 2019 12:55 pm

Dubai Holding Calls for Emiratis to Enter Dubai Marathon 2020 in New National Pride Campaign ‘#My City_My Race’

Dubai Holding is continuing to champion UAE National participation in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon with the launch of its 2020 campaign ‘#My City_My Race’ to encourage Emiratis to join Dubai’s official marathon.  As part of Dubai Holding’s ongoing...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 December, 2019 11:45 am

Jawaher Al Qasimi launches Elevate to accelerate goals of women’s economic empowerment and gender equity

    Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), has taken forward the global call to action for gender equity and women’s economic empowerment with the launch of...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 30 December, 2019 11:31 am

Emirates NBD boosts AED 1 billion digital transformation with new milestone in core banking system upgrade

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, has completed the third phase of its international core banking system upgrade, as it forges ahead with its ongoing digital transformation efforts to boost innovation and efficiency across its domestic and international operations. Leveraging...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 December, 2019 11:27 am

EmiratesGBC elects new management committee with Ali Al Jassim as Chairman of the Board

The Board of Directors of Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, elected its new management committee for 2020-21, with His Excellency Ali Al Jassim, CEO of Etihad...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 December, 2019 11:23 am

Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA takes over Mafraq Hotel Abu Dhabi

  Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, the fastest-growing hotel management company in the Middle East & Africa, will be taking over operations of Mafraq Hotel Abu Dhabi and reflagging it as Millennium Central Mafraq as of January 1, 2020. Comprised of 242 rooms and apartments featuring...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 December, 2019 10:25 am

Ras Al Khaimah set to dazzle the world with never-before-attempted fireworks display this New Year’s Eve

The fireworks display that will dazzle the world as part of the Ras Al Khaimah New Year’s Gala will be driven by two attempts to break Guinness World Records through pyrotechnics on a scale never attempted before in the world.   This year, Ras Al Khaimah is all set to create...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 30 December, 2019 4:46 am

INFINITI of Arabian Automobiles spreads Christmas cheer with children of Emirates Red Crescent

This holiday season, Santa cruised in his V6-engine vehicle of choice, the INFINITI QX60, spreading cheer and goodwill across Dubai by handing out gifts to the children of Emirates Red Crescent. A premium crossover built for luxurious space and comfort, the QX60 has ample space to hold a big...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 December, 2019 4:44 am

Shell Helix Ultra reigns supreme as the Motor Oil of choice

Shell Lubricants Saudi Arabia has launched the Shell Helix motor oil campaign for automotive manufacturers and dealers across the Kingdom, to demonstrate the thriving partnership between Shell Helix motor oil and local distributors, automotive manufacturers and dealers. The campaign aims to show...

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